Research Paper Title Heat Illness in Military Populations: Asking the Right Questions for Research. Abstract Reports of death and injury in military populations due to exertional heat illness (EHI) and its most severe form, exertional heat stroke, date from antiquity. Yet, understanding of why one soldier may succumb to EHI, while those around them do… Read More
The Mental Health of the UK Armed Forces in the 21st Century
Research Paper Title The Mental Health of the UK Armed Forces in the 21st Century: Resilience in the Face of Adversity. Abstract The recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan have attracted considerable political and media interest in the mental health of UK military personnel. As a result of the close operational collaboration between US and… Read More
CECS & Postoperative Rehabilitation Protocols in a Military Population
Research Paper Title Outcomes of Surgery for Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome in a Military Population. Aim To determine the outcome following fasciectomy for chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) in the UK military, and the association between presurgical intramuscular pressure (IMP) and outcome. Methods All patients who underwent fasciectomy for anterior CECS were identified between 2007… Read More
Re-evaluating Field Tourniquets for the Canadian Forces.
Research Paper Title Re-evaluating the Field Tourniquet for the Canadian Forces. Objective To determine the best field tourniquet for Medical Technician (Med Tech) use in the Canadian Forces (CF). Methods The researchers conducted a prospective controlled trial, comparing the efficacy and ease of applicability of 3 types of commercially available windlass tourniquets in 4 tactical… Read More
Recent Considerations in Tactical Medicine
Research Paper Title Recent Considerations in Tactical Medicine Abstract A philosophical approach to tactical and remote medicine should be reflected in the gear (e.g., equipment and technology) chosen as well as the protocols used. The gear needs to be lightweight and small volume. Asmuch as possible, it should have multiple uses, and there should be… Read More
Analysis of Recovered Tourniquets from Casualties
Research Paper Title Analysis of Recovered Tourniquets from Casualties of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation New Dawn. Background Tourniquet use recently became common in war, but knowledge gaps remain regarding analysis of recovered devices. The purpose of this study was to analyse tourniquets to identify opportunities for improved training. Methods The researchers analysed tourniquets recovered… Read More
Medically Unexplained Symptoms & Exposure to Combat
Research Paper Title Multiple Physical Symptoms in a Military Population: A Cross-sectional Study. Background Medically unexplained symptoms have been reported among both civilians and military personnel exposed to combat. A large number of military personnel deployed to the Gulf War in 1991 reported non-specific symptoms. These symptoms did not constitute a clearly defined syndrome. Post-traumatic… Read More
Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute 